Yves Saint Laurent

The S/S 2009 Manifesto campaign featuring Claudia Schiffer will be uploaded and distributed on charming heart shaped USB keys on the streets of Paris, New York, London, Milan, Tokyo and Hong Kong on the 14th of February. Over half a million copies of the twenty page Manifesto, accompanied by behind the scenes footage, will be distributed in a cotton tote bag to the first 2,000 passers by in each city.

The Manifesto USB and tote will be distributed in London from 11am on the 14th February at Bond Street, Knightsbridge, High Street Kensington and Covent Garden. For those of us who don't live in those cities, the Manifesto campaign will also debut exclusively on ysl.com the same day.

Helena Christensen & Ed Westwick in Harper's Bazzar

Kindle II

The Amazon Kindle is an e-book reader (an electronic system for reading e-books) launched in the US by the prominent online bookseller Amazon.com in November 2007. Now, 2 years later Amazon has done everything they could to make it better.

Here are a couple reasons why the Kindle II will rock your reading world:

* Revolutionary electronic-paper display provides a sharp, high-resolution screen that looks and reads like real paper
* Includes free wireless access to Wikipedia.org
* Unlike WiFi, Kindle utilizes the same high-speed data network as advanced cell phones—so you never have to locate a hotspot
* Simple to use: no computer, no cables, no syncing
* Wireless connectivity enables you to shop the Kindle Store directly from your Kindle
* Buy a book and it is auto-delivered wirelessly in less than one minute
* More than 230,000 books available, including more than 105 of 112 current New York Times® Best Sellers
* Lighter and thinner than a typical paperback; weighs only 10.3 ounces
* Holds over 200 titles
* Long battery life, fully recharges in 2 hours
* No monthly wireless bills, service plans, or commitments—simply click, buy, and read
* Email your Word documents and pictures (.JPG, .GIF, .BMP, .PNG) to Kindle for on-the-go viewing

Kindle II is available new & used from 250$.

Come Up To My Room

Each February the Gladstone Hotel produces Come Up To My Room- an alternative design show focusing on the diverse practices that work outside the norms of traditional design.

This years show ran from February 5 - 8, 2009. Since its inaugural year in 2004, Come Up To My Room continues to generate excitement in the Canadian design community. The event took over the entire second floor of the historic 119 year old building. Visitors were greeted with public space projects in the hotel's lobby, stairwell and 2nd floor reception while on their way to the room installations in 12+ exhibition rooms.

Here are some photos of past CUTMR Exhibits:

Madonna Makes Out With Jesus

500 Artists, 45 Venues, 5 Nights, One Wristband

Canadian Music Fest 09 kicks off Wednesday, March 11 and runs thru to Sunday, March 15, 2009. Visit their website for a complete listing of bands, schedules, venues and to purchase your early bird wristband for 35$.

Below are a couple performers I will be sure not to miss:

We Are Wolves
Handsome Furs
Bloc Party
The Junction
Birds of Wales
The Ting Tings
Holy Fuck

Alexander McQueen + Targét = Budget-Friendly High Fashion

In late 2008, Targét decided they would benefit from a collection called Designer Collaborations. First up: Alexander McQueen.

For S/S 2009, McQ Alexander McQueen has teamed up with Targét stores across America to make his high fashion label somewhat affordable for the average [broke] fashionista. With a massive A-list following, Alexander McQueen has always had street edge. The influential British designer line McQ has been described as "youthful and extravagant, but always signature McQueen".

The collection is scheduled to release in March 2009.

the humans are dead

New Zealand's Flight of the Conchords are performing two shows at Massey Hall this April.

Internet Presale starts today at 10am (Password: SUGALUMPS), they go onsale to the general public Friday.

Tuesday April 21 & Wednesday April 22
Tickets are $49.50.

etiquette is no substitute for manner

my favorite looks from Proenza Schouler's S/S 2009 r-t-w show:

new kind of love

my favorite looks from Balenciaga's S/S 2009 r-t-w show:

Davy

Coconut Records is the name of the musical solo project by musician and actor Jason Schwartzman. The one-man-band has produced an album of 10 tracks filled with fun, catchy songs that will surely brighten your day. Lookout for 'Microphone' and 'Saint Jerome' – two of my favorites.

Microphone
Drummer
Any Fun
Saint Jerome
Courtyard
Wandering Around
The Summer
I Am Young
Wires
Is This Sound Okay?

Buy Davy now for 9.80$ on Amie Street.

Adam Green on the cover of Loud & Quiet Magazine UK Issue 2 Vol. 3

Loud And Quiet is an independent free monthly music paper, which concentrates on promoting new bands and artists. Loud And Quiet is available primarily in and around London. If you don't live in London and like this magazine, subscribe online and get 12 issues for about £15.

When You're Strange

“I see myself as a huge fiery comet, a shooting star. Everyone stops, points up and gasps "Oh look at that!" Then –whoosh, and I'm gone...and they'll never see anything like it ever again... and they won't be able to forget me- ever.” - Jim Morrison

Tom DiCillo's 90-minute feature-length documentary about The Doors is comprised entirely of never-before-seen archival b&w footage from 1966 to 1971 premiered at the Sundance Festival January 17, 2009. The film includes live footage from rehearsals, concerts, television appearances, as well as HWY - a 35mm student film made by and starring Jim Morrison.

When You’re Strange is not just the story of Jim Morrison. It is the story of The Doors–all four of them. Ray Manzarek once said The Doors in concert were like 4 sides of a diamond with Jim at the forward point, Ray and Robby on either side and John forming the point in the rear. Each side was equal to and supporting the other.

Watch the trailer here. Hopefully Varsity or Cumberland will pick it up soon. Till then, Manzarek and Krieger continue to perform as a Doors-styled group called Riders on the Storm, titled after one of the band's hits. They might hit Toronto this summer, but this time backed by an orchestra. They are also planning to re-release the band's six studio albums in vinyl.

tie and die

10th Anniversary of Toronto’s Fashion Week

LG Fashion Week Fall 2009 Collection is fast approaching and the FDCC is currently looking for volunteers. If you are 19 years of age or older and have a passion for fashion show production, event management, and/or public relations we encourage you to send in your resume for review. The FDCC is looking for enthusiastic, mature, capable individuals who can take initiative and work well under pressure. If you feel that you possess these qualities, please forward a resume and a brief statement outlining why you would make a great volunteer, to: volunteer@fdcc.ca.

Backstage
Fashion Environment
FDCC Head Office Administrative Volunteer
FDCC On-Site Assistant
Runner

All volunteers are expected to commit to a minimum of one day (6-8 hour shift) through out the week of March 16th to 21st, 2009.

one for the money, two for the show

perfect harmony

piece of burke

i'm not sure if you caught the new ck one commercial launched during the inauguration of President Obama yesterday - but in case you missed it, here it is

the 100ml ck one limited edition fragrance includes a removable mp3 speaker in the base of the bottle's package - pretty cleaver i think

...bringing back the 90's with one spray at a time

i guess you've popped my cherry, larry

a must, must have for unsightly pimples and whiteheads.
dab some of this magical mystery potion on before bed and when you wake, you'll be telling your school friends about it.

25.50$ canadian at Delineation or 17.00$ american at Mario Badescu